Jump to content

Javier Zaruski

Add links
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Javier Zaruski
Personal information
NicknameThe Warrior of God
Born (1991-08-23) August 23, 1991 (age 33)
Montevideo, Uruguay
Height193 cm (6 ft 4 in)
Weight215 lb (98 kg; 15 st 5 lb)
Sport
CountryUruguay
SportBrazilian Jiu Jitsu/Submission Wrestling
Weight classSuper-Heavyweight
RankBlack belt
Coached byAndre Galvao
Achievements and titles
Highest world ranking1st (2023), Current IBJJF Super-Heavyweight No-Gi World Champion
Medal record
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
World No-Gi Championship
Gold medal – first place 2023 Las Vegas 97.5kg
Gold medal – first place 2021 Dallas (Brown) +100kg

Javier Zaruski (born 23 August 1991) is a professional submission grappler from Uruguay. He holds the rank of black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under André Galvão.[1] He is a multiple-time No-Gi World Champion and the current Super-Heavyweight No-Gi World Champion.[2][3] He is the very first Uruguayan in history to ever win a black belt IBJJF No-Gi World title.[4] Also he is the number one ranked Super Heavyweight in the World according to the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation. [5]

Early life

[edit]

Javier Zaruski was born on 23 August 1991, in Uruguay. His athletic journey began in football (soccer), where he played at a competitive level for teams such as Rampla Juniors and Club Sportivo Cerrito. Despite showing promise in football, Zaruski's career took a different turn when he discovered mixed martial arts (MMA).[1]

Inspired by the UFC and the performances of fighters like Frank Mir, Zaruski decided to pursue a career in MMA. He initially trained at Scorpion, a mixed martial arts gym in Montevideo, Uruguay, where he developed a passion for grappling.[1]

Career

[edit]

Zaruski was a prominent force in the colored belt divisions, winning multiple titles including the World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi Championship as a brown belt in Dallas, Texas.[6][7][8][9][10][1]

Black belt career

[edit]

As a Black Belt he captured double gold at the ADCC in Mexico City[11][12]and the Super Heavyweight No-Gi Black Belt World Title (First and only Uruguayan in the history of the sport), where he submitted 4 of his 5 fights in his run for gold including a triangle choke submission in the finals against Vinicius Trator.[4][2][13]

Zaruski competed against Victor Hugo in a superfight at Who's Number One 24 on June 20, 2024.[14] He lost the match by submission. [15]

Zaruski was invited to compete in the under 99kg division at the 2024 ADCC World Championship.[16] He beat Henrique 'Ceconi' Cardoso by submission in the opening round and lost a decision to Roberto 'Cyborg' Abreu in the semi-final.[17]

Zaruski competed at the ADCC in Mexico City on October 19, 2024. He won double gold with a perfect record finishing all of his fights by submission with 3 rear naked chokes and one arm triangle choke.[18][19]

Zaruski is due to compete against Henrique ‘Ceconi’ Cardoso at ADXC 7 on November 17, 2024.[20] He lost the match by decision.[21]

Championships and accomplishments

[edit]

Main Achievements:

  • 1st Place IBJJF World No-Gi Championship (2023)[22]
  • 1st Place ADCC Mexico City (2023) (Weight and Absolute)[11][12]

Main Achievements (Colored Belts):[1]

  • 1st Place IBJJF World Championship NOGI (100% submission ratio in 2021) (Brown)[23]
  • 1st Place IBJJF American Nationals (2021 Absolute, Brown)[24]
  • 1st Place SJJF World Championship NOGI (2019 Weigh and Absolute, purple)
  • 1st Place CBJJ World Championship NOGI (Absolute, Purple)

References

[edit]
  1. ^ a b c d e "Javier Zaruski | BJJ Heroes". 2023-12-21. Retrieved 2023-12-22.
  2. ^ a b "Cinturón negro y medalla de oro: el uruguayo Javier Zaruski fue campeón del mundo de Jiu-Jitsu en Las Vegas". EL PAIS (in Spanish). 2024-05-07. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
  3. ^ admin (2023-12-10). "IBJJF No Gi World Championship 2023 Full Results And Review". Jitsmagazine.com. Retrieved 2023-12-22.
  4. ^ a b Javier Zaruski Subs 4 Of 5, First Uraguayan No-Gi World Champ, retrieved 2023-12-22
  5. ^ "2023-2024 Ranking". 2023-2024 Ranking. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
  6. ^ "Artes Marciales: Uruguayo Javier Zaruski ganó el Mundial de jiu jitsu brasilero en Dallas". futbol.com.uy - Montevideo Portal (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-05-17.
  7. ^ Brown Belt World Champ Javier Zaruski Wants A Shot At WNO, retrieved 2023-12-12
  8. ^ Pascua, Duane Lucas (2022-09-07). "Kade Ruotolo rolls with heavyweight brown belt world champion Javier Zaruski". www.sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 2023-12-12.
  9. ^ helvecia (2021-10-11). "Jiu Jitsu: El uruguayo Javier Zaruski es campeón del mundo | Helvecia" (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-05-17.
  10. ^ "Javier Zaruski ganó la medalla de oro en jiu jitsu en Brasil: 'Estaba más de visitante que en el Maracaná'". Teledoce.com (in Spanish). 2018-08-21. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
  11. ^ a b "ADCC Open Double Gold Champion Javier Zaruski Breaks Down His Performance In MExico CityAt Tezos WNO: Night Of Champions". www.flograppling.com. Retrieved 2023-12-12.
  12. ^ a b "Results - ADCC Mexico Open - Mexico City". Smoothcomp. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
  13. ^ "Javier Zaruski contra Vinícius Trator en la final del Campeonato Mundial No-Gi de Jiu-Jitsu Brasileño 2023". EL PAIS (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-05-18.
  14. ^ "Who's Number One 24: Gordon Ryan vs Josh Saunders Full Preview". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
  15. ^ "Who's Number One 24: Gordon Ryan vs Josh Saunders Full Results And Review". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 22 June 2024.
  16. ^ "Full Updated Competitor List Of Every Athlete Invited To ADCC 2024". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 27 July 2024.
  17. ^ "ADCC 2024 Live Results, Play-by-play, Analysis, Highlights, More". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
  18. ^ admin (2024-10-20). "ADCC Mexico City 2024 Full Results And Highlights". Jitsmagazine.com. Retrieved 2024-10-22.
  19. ^ "Javier Zaruski - Fighter profile". Smoothcomp. Retrieved 2024-10-22.
  20. ^ "ADXC 7 Full Card Preview". Jits Magazine. Retrieved 12 November 2024.
  21. ^ "ADXC 7 Full Results And Highlights". Jits Magazine. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
  22. ^ "The 2023 IBJJF No-Gi World Championship Full Results And Review". Elite Sports. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
  23. ^ "International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation -". www.ibjjfdb.com. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
  24. ^ "International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation -". www.ibjjfdb.com. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Javier_Zaruski&oldid=1258232499"